Meaning & Definition of Rim in English
English⟶
Rim
/rɪm/
noun
1. The shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
synonym:
- rim
2. (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended
- "The ball hit the rim and bounced off"
synonym:
- rim
3. The outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached
synonym:
- rim
4. A projection used for strength or for attaching to another object
synonym:
- flange,
- rim
5. The top edge of a vessel or other container
synonym:
- brim,
- rim,
- lip
verb
1. Run around the rim of
- "Sugar rimmed the dessert plate"
synonym:
- rim
2. Furnish with a rim
- "Rim a hat"
synonym:
- rim
3. Roll around the rim of
- "The ball rimmed the basket"
synonym:
- rim